January 27, 2025

Ask The Pharmacists | GLP-1 | Alcohol With Antibiotics | Supplements

48 minutes

Welcome to The Chemist Couple podcast! In this episode, "Ask The Pharmacists," we tackle some of the most common health and wellness questions people are searching for. From managing mental health, understanding supplements, and navigating weight loss medications like Ozempic to the science behind vitamin D and the impact of alcohol and antibiotics, we've got expert insights to help you improve your health.

Whether you're looking to optimise your preventative health, manage weight-loss, or just better understand your body's needs, this episode is full of great information. We discuss practical tips on nutrition, fitness, and how to handle stress, all while addressing some of the trending health concerns of today.

We answer all these questions and more, providing evidence-based information that will help you take control of your health journey. If you're passionate about preventative health, nutrition, mental wellbeing, and finding effective treatments for common conditions, this video is for you!

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

01:40 - Question 1: Meditation, breath-work, exercise, nutrition—if you could only choose one for your health, which would you pick and why?

06:04 - Question 2: Current Vitamin D recommendations—Are we getting enough?

14:40 - Question 3: Ozempic, gastric bypass, and liposuction—are these weight loss options effective?

28:26 - Question 4: What are the best vegetarian protein substitutes besides Quorn?

32:22 - Question 5: Does menstruation affect weight gain, and what foods should you avoid during your period?

34:35 - Question 6: What non-stress factors can cause a psoriasis flare-up?

37:39 - Question 7: Which are the best over-the-counter vitamins and supplements to support your health?

39:35 - Question 8: Is it safe to drink alcohol with antibiotics?

44:20 - Antibiotic resistance—what you need to know to stay safe.

46:26 - Final thoughts: Recap and key takeaways.

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https://open.spotify.com/show/5kJoyk0uY8u1H8CmgNDWzo?si=JF4_mY8oSES520KcOaHwhA

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chemist-couple-podcast/id1773332678

https://mailchi.mp/c15c44eee6a0/thechemistcouplepodcast

You can also watch this podcast episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAf1zFQF4_dyVG4z8DD0_3Q

As always, this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used in substitute to seeing a healthcare professional. Any questions, please reach out to us and thanks for listening!

Here is a list of the sources that we used to make this podcast:

Guyton & Hall Medical Physiology 14th edition- general physiology overview

Rang & Dale’s Pharmacology 10th edition - general pharmacological overview

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By Byolete